NW5 1EH is a mixed residential area on Croftdown Road, 0.6km from Dartmouth Park in Camden. Administratively it sits within Highgate ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For serious buyers, NW5 1EH is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £887k, down 7.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00004511 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROFTDOWN ROAD, NW5 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFTDOWN ROAD, NW5 1EH.
291
45
£ 60,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW5 1EH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NW5 1EH combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£887k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £887k. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW5 1EH. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 660,000
13 sales · Mean £ 1,190,576
Terraced
£ 2,750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW5 1EH is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Parliament Hill School
William Ellis School
Brookfield Primary School
Acland Burghley School
Gospel Oak Primary School
Hargrave Park Primary School
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- London News0.8 km
- N K Convenience Store0.8 km
- Mansfield Supermarket0.8 km
- Tea Party0.8 km
- Queens Internet Cafe1.0 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- MONO Greek House1.0 km
- The House0.8 km
- Unity Kitchen Greenwood0.8 km
- LITTLE BEAR CAFE0.7 km
- The Spice0.7 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Giggly Pig0.1 km
- Favourite Pizza & Chicken0.7 km
- Fortune Express0.6 km
- TABAC BAR LTD0.9 km
- BARBERS BAZAAR 21.0 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- T/A Londis0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Iceland Foods1.0 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Bull And Last Pub0.1 km
- Aces and Eights Saloon Bar0.7 km
- The Wine Cellar0.3 km
- Siorai0.8 km
- Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.7 km
- The Southampton Arms0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gospel Oak0.5 km
- Kentish Town Station1.1 km
- Hampstead Heath1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NW51EH · Data under Open Government Licence